Serie A

Cruzeiro hold Robinho interest

Sat, 22 Jun 2013 19:44:00

Cruzeiro have expressed an interest in signing Robinho, but have
acknowledged the AC Milan forward's priority is to rejoin former
club Santos.

Robinho's future at Milan is uncertain, with the Serie A club
needing to sell an attacking player in order to fund a bid for
Manchester City's Carlos Tevez.

Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani recently confirmed talks
had taken place with Santos, but the Brazilian club have stated
that a deal for Robinho is too expensive.

That has opened the door for Cruzeiro to declare an interest in
the 29-year-old and director of football Alexandre Mattos is
prepared to make every effort to sign Robinho.

"We had talks about 15 days ago and I made it clear that, for
Robinho, Cruzeiro will not spare any effort to sign a big-name
player like him," Mattos told Radio Itatiaia.

"We want Robinho. Cruzeiro has even talked about values with
him.

"He made it clear that Santos are his priority since they sold
Neymar. That's what he wants. But I made it clear the doors are
open and that Cruzeiro will not spare any effort."

Robinho started his career at Santos before leaving for Real
Madrid in 2005, and he returned to his old club on loan in 2010
before linking up with Milan from Premier League side City later
that same year.

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